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Okay I am really upset about this post! Not once did I ever ask if you like it or how you think it should be spelled. I simply posted which of the 2 suggestions you would prefer! My Name is KATI ***** my mother spelled my name with an I. Does this mank my mother look un educated? Does this make my mother look stupid? So my mother didnt like Katie because she spelled it with an 'i'..... NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love having a common name spelled uniquely. Most people remember me because of it! Madison is a common name and like mine I wanted to add a little uniqeness to it. And since I am from the south the way we pronounce things are different! I like the spelling "Maddasyn" because I am not going to call her maddi or her have a nick name like that. I do take into consideration that her name will affect her life and when she is applying for jobs, but My God child is name MERRICK.... Gonna tell me his parents are uneducated? Stupid? NO, his father is a Navy Officer.

I just do not know where you ladies get off attacking me? I simply asked which name looked bettter. I feel personally attacked and calling names or telling me I look uneducated or stupid is just awful. You ladies were so nice when I first started on this website and now you all act like you are so much better than everyone and so that gives you the right to be rude and nasty? I understand we are all pregnant but not once have I used that as an excuse to be MEAN!

SO THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE! IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY THEN GO ON ABOUT YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

OP, I'm sorry you're upset. I honestly could see it coming a mile away, and since we all LOVE the names we choose for our children, it hurts so much when people bash them. Lesson learned, hun... if you open yourself up, some people are just gonna pounce. That said... of your two options, I like the "i" best. I also think moving the "y" would look pretty. Like Madyson. Up to you!

Kati is not as "unique" as "Maddasyn". Now, if your mom had named you "Catee", that might be a different story.

My name is "Amie". I like it now, but I've ALWAYS had to correct people on it. Everyone, even family members spelled it wrong. I got "amy", "aimee", "amiee", all kinds of ridiculous spellings.

There's a difference between changing one or two letters, and adding and altering the entire name. You have added and altered the entire name, which is where it comes off looking uneducated. No one said that you are dumb, or stupid, or uneducated, simply that this is how it is PORTRAYED when you spell a name that way. And that this is something you should be aware of.

(sarcasm) What do you all think of the name "Khortknee"? Beautiful no? Isn't it so unique and uncommon? NOOOOO one will be named the same as my daughter, forget all the "courtney"s out there, my daughter's name is unique. (/sarcasm).

Spelling a name WRONG does NOT make it unique. It is still pronounced the same way as all the normal spellings.

I spelled my DSs name Jakub because I'm of Polish origin and wanted to spell it the Polish way, and my DH has a very Anglo-Saxon name. But I kind of regret it now because people think its 'unique' living in Canada but he also has a very Polish middle name so hopefully people figure if out. Still, if I could go back I'd spell it Jacob.

And even if you ARE educated I agree that in general very 'unique' spelling makes it seem like you don't understand basic spelling or phonetics.

But of course it's your kid so you do whatever you want!

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Wife to Jordan since 08/19/06 and mummy to Jakub born 12/1/07 & Alexander born 4/19/13Love my boys!

If you ask the wild west of the internet for opinions, don't be surprised if you don't receive wild acclaim. If you don't like hearing everyone's thoughts about your baby's name (both on BBC and in real life) then keep the name for yourself and don't solicit input! It's that simple.

OP, nobody attacked you. When I said it makes you look uneducated, I specifically said that I didn't mean you ARE uneducated, and that I was just speaking from experience. You are just upset that people are giving you opinions you don't like. Yes, spelling your name Kati DOES make your mother APPEAR to be uneducated in my opinion. That does not mean she IS uneducated. I think people just want you to see how people IRL will react to jacked up spellings. You HAD to know people would have a negative reaction to your spelling choices, and it kinda seems like you just posted this to start some drama. And for that, I give you... the drama llama

Merrick is a legitimate spelling OP, so not sure why you used that as an example?

I don't think anyone bashed you, honestly. They're just being honest that they don't like a misspelled name, so neither of your options appeal to them. And they did raise some valid points. Definitely don't post this on the baby names board...they would completely tear this to shreds and not be as nice as the ladies on here have been.

Anyhow, I stand by my earlier statement. If you don't like the spelling, then you really don't like the name. Spelling it "creatively" really doesn't make a name more unique. There are so many gorgeous unique names out there to choose from, why choose a very popular and trendy name and increase the "trendiness" feel of it by changing the spelling? Bc honestly, a lot of people do that now a days, there is nothing new or different about it.

But alas, if you choose to go with a butchered spelling, at least do Madisyn with 1 d...